Minster's Craig Purpus, 16, is congratulated by his teammates after scoring the go-ahead run against Newark Catholic in the fifth inning during the Division IV state semifinals on Thursday evening at Huntington Park in Columbus. Minster, which defeated Newark Catholic 6-5, will play for a state championship on Saturday at 1 p.m. against New Middletown Springfield Local.

COLUMBUS - Just when it looked like Newark Catholic was going to beat Minster and reach the Division IV state championship game, the momentum completely changed in the Wildcats' favor as the defensive wheels fell off for the Green Wave. [More]